#Jonas Zakour

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                  Grocerant | Restery | Grocery + Restaurant marry

THIS week, the first grocerant, a grocery and restaurant combined, will be opened in T&T.Called Food Hall, located in east Trinidad at Piarco Plaza, the grocerant has taken businessmen and friends, Omar Hadeed, Jonas Zakour and Daniel Fakoory, almost three years from idea to opening.For the trio, it is their first local brand.Here’s what Food Hall offers:•

It is a full-service grocery catering for all items. According to Zakour, there is an even mix of local and imported goods. The local produce is grown on their own farms at the Golden Grove Estate.•

It is a full-service restaurant with a wide array to freshly prepared meals and seating. Fakoory explained that there is a buffet, another section for pre-prepared family meals to take away, and two grab and go sections- one for hot and the other for cold meals.In addition, there is a Chef’s Table, a kitchen with an appointed chef where customers can partake of freshly prepared meals.

“The whole concept is from farm to table,” said Hadeed• There is a full bakery where orders can be made for cakes for special occasions.• There is a full wine shop, but at the moment it is not stocked as they are still awaiting the liquor licence.•

The Food Hall complex comprises 36,000 square feet, 20,000 in the front (where the grocerant is) and 16,000 to the back where the storage and kitchens are located. There are nine cold storage rooms, each one dedicated to a single product.•

There are 250 parking spots dedicated to the Food Hall.• Food Hall has employed 136 persons. Since October 2021, the employees have been on the company’s books and have undergone significant training in preparation for operations.•

It will be open all week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.• There is 24 hour security.https://trinidadexpress.com/.../article_b7fc46ee-15e9...